Travel & Leisure
Japan's 1st casino to move forward, eyeing 2030 opening
Osaka operator to forfeit right to withdraw from project
China debt crunch
China's once-acquisitive Fosun unloads Thomas Cook after 5 years
Sale of travel brand continues downsizing effort as debt burden rises, profits drop
Transportation
Cathay Pacific inspections find 15 A350s need new engine parts
Japan Airlines reaches out to Rolls-Royce about the components in its Airbus planes
Arts
Frieze Seoul returns as South Korea deepens its art hub drive
Latest in a series of international art fairs showcases local and global artists
Finance
Japan's tourism boom is becoming a headache for its credit card companies
Mounting losses lead some to consider higher fees for foreign-issued cards
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Society
Tokyo's Shibuya cracks down on public drinking as tourist crowds swell
District to impose year-round nighttime ban with patrols targeting unruly behavior
Natural disasters
Japanese typhoon weakens but train and flight disruptions continue
Shinkansen service between Nagoya and Shin-Osaka resumes; Tokyo-Nagoya still suspended
Travel & Leisure
IHG adds three Crowne Plaza hotels in Japan in bid to reach smaller cities
U.K. hospitality chain partners with local hotel group to cash in on tourism boom
International relations
Japanese politician gets 'positive' Chinese response on visa-waiver issue
Delegation led by ruling LDP heavyweight looks to smooth short-term travel
Transportation
Philippines' Cebu Pacific bets on tourism boom with $24bn Airbus order
Overhaul of aging Manila airport seen helping draw passengers back to famed beaches
Life
All aboard: Life-size Japanese model trains debut at Hong Kong cafe
Retro railcars by world-renowned modeler Hara transport guests to 1920s Japan
Life
From Tibet to PNG, touring Asia-Pacific on two wheels
Adventure biking yields a unique view of a diverse region
Datawatch
Japan university student spending nears bubble-era peak
Higher part-time job wages spur buying of experiences rather than goods
Editor-in-Chief’s Picks
Letter from Nikkei Asia's editor: Reviving Southeast Asia's old air hubs
Shin Nakayama shares his weekly reflections and recommendations
Transportation
Japan travel passes available in September after year suspension
Railways stopped selling Suica and Pasmo in 2023 due to chip shortage
Consumer
Chinese tourists buying Gucci make Japan exception to global luxury slump
International shoppers reap fruits of weak yen at Tokyo department stores
The Big Story
Southeast Asia's old air hubs are revving back to life
Region's airlines seek business travelers willing to pay more for convenience
Finance
Japan's Orix to spend $1bn to buy more than 50 planes for leasing
Higher fees boost business as aircraft production fails to keep up with demand
Life
A guide to Tokyo's vegan revolution
Some of the best plant-based eateries sprouting up across Japan's capital
Travel & Leisure
John Lennon's favorite resort hotel in Japan reopens after upgrade
Mampei Hotel latest historic lodging to receive luxury makeover from Mori Trust
Travel & Leisure
Hong Kong's first panda births raise hopes for tourism boost
City expects arrival of another pair granted by Beijing in coming months
Media & Entertainment
Cambodia's NagaCorp flags up to $95m charge on Russia casino project
Stalled Vladivostok resort threatens to push company into the red
Travel & Leisure
Disney takes its cruise ships to Singapore, Japan in major expansion
Fleet will more than double by 2031 with new operations in Asia
Japan-South Korea ties
Japan sheds light on Korean wartime labor at World Heritage Sado mines
New exhibit details brutal conditions but stops short of saying workers were 'forced'
Travel & Leisure
'Ban Korea' movement drives Thai tourists to China, Japan
South Korean travel industry says boycott has been unnoticed